First responders were called to the scene of an accident in the 1100 block of Highway 14, just north of Knoxville, near the intersection with Highway G44 at 8:03 Friday morning. Knoxville Fire Department, Knoxville Township Fire Department, Marion County Emergency Management, Marion County Conservation, and Marion County Sheriff’s Department were on the scene. Traffic was blocked in both directions.

Highway 14 remains closed at this time as authorities investigate the accident.